The names of some famous persons by the name Gottlieb (or its variants) are:

Gottlieb Wilhelm Daimler , born on 17 March, a famous engineer. Gottlieb Wilhelm Daimler 's background: An engineer, industrial designer and industrialist, born in Schorndorf (Kingdom of Württemberg), in what is now Germany. He was a pioneer of internal-combustion engines and automobile development.

Johann Gottlieb Fichte , born on 19 May, a famous philosopher. Johann Gottlieb Fichte 's background: German philosopher. He was one of the founding figures of the philosophical movement known as German idealism, a movement that developed from the theoretical and ethical writings of Immanuel Kant.

Carl Gottlieb Reißiger , born on 31 January, a famous musician. Carl Gottlieb Reißiger 's background: A German Kapellmeister and composer.